Yard Operative

Lyndons Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Team member discounts

Regular social events

Zero tolerance bullying

Uniform provided

EAP counselling

Branch mobility in Queensland

Job summary

Lyndons Pty Ltd in Townsville is seeking a hands-on yard worker to support deliveries, organise the yard, and prepare orders for dispatch. This role backs our operations and customer service teams to ensure a smooth workflow and reliable service.

You will join a family-owned Australian business with a long history in supplying tools and equipment. We offer on-the-job training, a supportive team, and opportunities to move across Queensland branches.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and get stuck into hands-on work.
• Reliable and shows up on time.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Ready to grow and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Helping with deliveries – loading and unloading trucks
• Keeping the yard clean, safe, and organised
• Organise and store materials in the yard safely and neatly
• Pick and prepare orders for dispatch to customers
• Work closely with the operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth workflow

Skills

Willing to learn

Reliable

Team player

Growth mindset

Job description

Responsibilities include:

Operation

• Helping with deliveries – loading and unloading trucks
• Keeping the yard clean, safe, and organised
• Organise and store materials in the yard safely and neatly
• Pick and prepare orders for dispatch to customers
• Work closely with the operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth workflow

Workplace Health and Safety

• Take responsibilities on behalf of the organisation, but must also comply with requirements as workers, including:
• Ensure adherence to WHS policies and procedures
• Maintain relevant knowledge of WHS issues
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviours

To be considered for this role you will need:

Essential skills/experience

• Willing to learn and get stuck into hands-on work
• Reliable and shows up on time
• A good team player with a positive attitude
• Ready to grow and build a long‑term career

Desired skills/experience

• Similar industry experience

We see your role as one of the most critical roles for our business. You will be responsible for the productivity of the yard on a day‑to‑day basis and ensuring the operational and hands‑on tasks are performed in a successful manner.

Safety for our people is paramount: we live by our ‘Safety First, Always!’ value‑driven culture. We promote collaboration, with zero tolerance to any form of bullying and harassment. We believe in “One Team, One Way, One LYNDONS.”

This position will be based at our Townsville branch.

Why Join Lyndons?

Lyndons is a family‑owned Australian business that has been supplying tools, equipment and materials to the building and construction industry for over 100 years. Our customers are loyal and so are we!

We offer several benefits including:

• On-the-job training and career development through the Lyndons Academy
• Team member discounts and employee referral rewards
• Regular social events – we like to have fun too!
• Supportive, friendly team with a zero tolerance for bullying or harassment
• We’ll provide your uniform and safety gear
• Access to our free counselling service (EAP) if you ever need support
• Opportunities to move across different branches in Queensland